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Title: Does anyone know anything about B & L Pottery?
Post by: Pringleplace on February 24, 2011, 05:55:51 AM

I have this bowl which I am trying to value for a friend. I have found reference to the potters and to the actual pattern which is Mayblossom, but I have not found any values. I did see some items in some antique museum site.  I am wondering if it is very valuable and collectable.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/MaryonS/ResizeofIMG_0869.jpg)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/MaryonS/ResizeofIMG_0870.jpg)

Title: Re: Does anyone know anything about B & L Pottery?
Post by: mart on February 24, 2011, 09:31:25 AM

The bowl was made by Leighton Pottery, UK.  Have no idea what the B&L stands for. Could be the designer/artist initials. Leightons name is right under the pattern name. Check replacements.com for approx value.

Title: Re: Does anyone know anything about B & L Pottery?
Post by: fancypants on February 24, 2011, 12:43:19 PM

Looks like the item is one manufactured by Bourne & Leigh Ltd. , based (@ one time) in Burslem , Staffordshire , England ( B&L Ltd. used  both the Leighton & Albion potteries in Bursem ) .

The hallmark on your nice item appears to be one from the 1930's , to me , Pringleplace .

I'd say that your friend's item would be considered collectable , esp for collectors of English blue 'transfer' earthenware things ....

Title: Re: Does anyone know anything about B & L Pottery?
Post by: KC on February 24, 2011, 02:43:42 PM

Agree with fancypants comments.

Blues, well done, are always desired!

Title: Re: Does anyone know anything about B & L Pottery?
Post by: mart on February 24, 2011, 06:38:37 PM

See !!  You learn something new every day here !!  I had heard of Leighton but not B&L !!

Title: Re: Does anyone know anything about B & L Pottery?
Post by: mariok54 on February 25, 2011, 02:53:06 AM

I have seen pieces from this pottery on sale around here ... we're not that far from the potteries .... but can't recall any prices. Found these sold on e-bay, but they were side plates.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/May-Blossom-pattern-blue-and-white-side-plates-/130479889071?pt=UK_PotteryPorcelain_Glass_PotteryPorcelain_China_SM&hash=item1e61351aaf#ht_500wt_949

Title: Re: Does anyone know anything about B & L Pottery?
Post by: Pringleplace on February 25, 2011, 03:01:26 AM

Wow! thanks!!! I will see how it does in SA!!!